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Honda ST1100 Section => Plastic, Fairings, Panniers and Top Box's 1100 => Topic started by: TheMechwarrior on December 06, 2013, 12:00:50 PM
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All,
The white paint on my top box has been scraped off in patches (probably dropped in the past) and I can tell that it's been touched up in the past but I'm keen to respray the entire white area.
I've not sprayed plastics in over 20 years and even back then it was a hit and miss affair.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to do this myself on the cheap?
Or would you suggest I take the top box in to a pro and get it done.
Additionally we could use some more posts on painting :D
Cheers,
George.
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Hey George,
I gave mine to daughter's friend's dad who is a spray painter at a panel beater along with the fuel flap.
he matched colour perfectly and said it was an easy job.
:wht11 Pezzz
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George spray painters have all the right gear and what you pay for is a good result
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Roger that, will get it done professionally.
Cheers.
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I'll "third" that. Any spray painting I've done on bikes always has "orange peel" finish, not high gloss. It doesn't matter how light a coat I apply etc etc.
So if you're happy with amateurish, you DIY.
Wise move to find a professional. There's a wide range of charges. I was quoted $400 for a pannier and mirror, which seems ridiculous to me. I paid $67 for three cans necessary for Candy Glory Red, and got my orange-peel effect without even trying.